MIDWAY, Ky. — The Midway University women's soccer team continues River States Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 10, when it travels to Columbus, Indiana, to take on IU Columbus.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. as the Eagles look to return to the win column and earn their second conference victory of the season.
Midway enters Saturday's matchup with a 3-5 overall record and a 1-1 mark in RSC play. The Eagles are coming off a 2-0 loss to IU East on Thursday afternoon at Midway Turf Field.
Despite the loss, freshman goalkeeper Lillian Klee delivered a strong performance between the posts, recording 14 saves against the Red Wolves.
The Eagles opened conference play on Oct. 1 with a 2-0 road victory over Kentucky Christian, snapping a four-match losing streak and earning their first conference victory under first-year head coach Bryce Brockman.
Midway will look to build on that road success as it faces an IU Columbus squad searching for its first conference victory.
Inside the Box Score
Senior Chloe Kemper has led Midway offensively this season, recording four goals and one assist for a team-high nine points. Kemper has put eight of her 13 shots on goal and has recorded one game-winning goal.
Freshman Addison Hazlett has also played a significant role in the Eagles' attack. Hazlett leads the team with four assists and 20 shots, including nine on goal. She has also contributed one goal, bringing her season total to six points.
Lacee Brown, Courtney Hale and Sloane Pollock have each added one goal this season, giving Midway five different goal scorers through eight matches.
Defensively, Midway has relied on multiple goalkeepers throughout the season. Klee leads the Eagles with 35 saves in four appearances, while Lilly Riordan has recorded 23 saves and a .793 save percentage. Riordan has also earned two victories and recorded one shutout.
As a team, Midway has scored eight goals and recorded eight assists. The Eagles have registered 56 shots, with 29 coming on goal, and have earned 17 corner kicks.
Scouting IU Columbus
IU Columbus enters Saturday's matchup with a 5-4-1 overall record and an 0-2 mark in River States Conference play.
The Crimson Pride are coming off consecutive conference losses, falling 2-1 to WVU Tech on Oct. 3 before suffering a 1-0 defeat against Brescia on Thursday.
Before opening conference play, IU Columbus had won three consecutive matches against Harris-Stowe, Goshen and Cincinnati-Clermont.
Lily Campbell and Madesyn Sunderhaus lead the Crimson Pride offensively with three goals apiece. Sunderhaus has recorded two game-winning goals this season, while Campbell leads the team with 18 shots, including nine on goal.
Madison Merritt has contributed two goals and one assist for five points, while Halle Archer and Nadia Harris have each added one goal and one assist.
In goal, Zoe Bippus has been a key contributor for IU Columbus, recording 51 saves in 10 appearances. Bippus has posted a .836 save percentage and a 1.00 goals-against average.
The Crimson Pride have scored 14 goals through 10 matches while allowing just 10. IU Columbus has also recorded 66 shots on goal and 36 corner kicks.
Series History
Saturday marks the third all-time meeting between Midway and IU Columbus, with the series tied at 1-1.
Both programs will look to take the advantage in the young series as they meet for another River States Conference matchup.
With both teams entering Saturday's contest following conference losses, the matchup presents an opportunity to gain ground in the RSC standings.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
